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Tips & Tricks for ArcPad and ArcGIS on Windows Mobile

Discover helpful tips and tricks for using ArcPad and ArcGIS on Windows Mobile devices, including project management, server connections, GPS connections, troubleshooting, and more.

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Tips & Tricks for ArcPad and ArcGIS on Windows Mobile

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  1. Tips & Tricks using Mobile Devices with ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile Kevin Burke and Juan Luera

  2. Agenda • Projects • Server Connections • GPS Connections • General Tips & Tricks Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  3. Projects Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  4. Projects Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  5. Projects • Low Memory Issues • Windows Mobile Operating System – Installed applications are only allocated 32 mb of RAM • Large projects may cause low memory warnings or the project will not open. • How to determine the available memory? • Utilize the Memory Indicator (ArcPad) Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  6. Projects • Tips to Reduce Low Memory Issues • Turn off non-essential attribute table fields • Keep field lengths as small as possible • For projects with more than approximately editable 12 layers, create several smaller projects • Remove complex symbology/symbols • Turn labeling off when zoomed to full extent • Only check out essential data extent from ArcMap • ArcPad - Turn off all unused extensions via Advanced Settings Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  7. Projects • Troubleshooting Editing Issues • Unable to edit in ArcGIS Mobile • Add Global ID’s • Unable to edit in ArcPad • Ensure data was not checked out as background read–only data • Troubleshooting Synchronization Issues – Services • Ensure mobile device has internet connection • Review Server Manager logs • Ensure server URL is fully qualified • Ensure that public wifi/mobile hotspot isn’t being used to connect to an internal service. • Test by performing the synchronization in ArcPad/AGWM on the desktop PC and off the mobile GPS device. Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  8. Projects • ArcPad – Unsupported Data • Geometric networks • Feature class to feature class relationships • Table to table, and table to feature class relationships. • ArcGIS annotation layers • Image Services • SDE spatial views • Unsupported rasters/raster compression Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  9. Projects • Spatial Reference • Ensure added layers share the exact same spatial reference • Datum transformation error - ArcPad Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  10. Projects • ArcGIS for Windows Mobile – Unsupported Data • Representations • Tracking layer • Dimension layer • Coverage Annotation • TIN • WFS • WMS • Network Analyst • CAD data • Topology Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  11. Server Connections Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  12. Server Connections • ArcPad - supports hosted feature services from ArcGIS Online and feature services from ArcGIS for Server. • ArcPad - use ‘Suppress Synchronization Downloads’ to restrict the synchronization process to only uploading edits when using large amounts of data. • ArcPad - use ‘Add Data From Server’ for troubleshooting • Ensure that your ArcGIS for Server/AGOL credentials are provided in Options > Server tab Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  13. Server Connections • ArcGIS for Windows Mobile – supports hosted feature services from ArcGIS Online and mobile services from ArcGIS for Server (Mobile Data Access capability). • Ensure ArcGIS for Server is configured properly to allow external access through the Web Adaptor. • When using secured services through HTTPs, ensure the proper Sha-1 certificate is installed in the Root store on the Windows Mobile device. Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  14. Server Connections • Note: Windows Mobile and Windows Embedded Handheld operating systems, do not support Sha-2 certificates. • Use Fiddler to debug services by setting up your mobile device to use your desktop PC as a proxy server. Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  15. GPS Connections Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  16. GPS Connections • ArcPad GPS Errors and Warnings: Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  17. GPS Connections • ArcGIS Mobile GPS Errors: Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  18. GPS Connections • Troubleshooting Tips: • ‘Find GPS’ Utility – ArcPad • GPS/Rangefinder Debug – ArcPad Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  19. GPS Connections • Troubleshooting Tips: • Windows 8/8.1 support for Location Services • ArcPad 10.2/10.2.1/10.2.2 – In GPS Preferences, use ‘Location Sensor’ for Protocol and use ‘LOC1:Location Sensor Port’ for Port. • ArcGIS for Windows Mobile 10.1.1/10.2/10.2.1 – Uses freely available developer sample called Location API Connection Extension for AGM 10.1.1/10.2 (Windows) • Note: This developer sample is unsupported. Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  20. GPS Connections • Troubleshooting Tips: • Review devices documentation for proper Baud Rate settings • Trimble GPS Controller • configure a range of Trimble GPS receivers and real-time differential correction settings, and NMEA output. Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  21. GPS Connections • GPSgate Splitter (Express) • Typically used to configure COM ports for external GPS devices. • Supports Bluetooth GPS receivers • Supports Garmin USB GPS receivers • Note: Ensure device is not in Mass Storage device mode • Share one GPS with several applications via Virtual COM ports • GPS simulation and logging No GPS or NMEA data Valid GPS data but no fix Valid GPS position fix Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  22. General Tips & Tricks Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  23. General • Reset Mobile Device • 3 ways to reset device: • Soft reset • Hard reset • Factory reset • Note: Factory reset deletes any installed applications and data. Backup data to SD card prior. • Why reset device? • Installation issues • Performance/memory issues • General behavior issues Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  24. General • MyMobiler • Mobile device users best friend • View your mobile screen on your desktop PC • Ideal for demonstrating behaviors to your mobile support analyst in conjunction with desktop sharing application • Training and demos Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  25. Questions? Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

  26. Thank you… • Please fill out the session survey in your mobile app • Select Tips & Tricks using Mobile Devices with ArcPad and ArcGIS in the Mobile App • Use the Search Feature to quickly find this title • Click “Demo Theater Survey” • Answer a few short questions and enter any comments Tips n Tricks using ArcPad and ArcGIS for Windows Mobile: UC 2015

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